NOTE:
I’ve done enough of these weekly articles on both the message boards on main page that I’m not going to keep covering everything again. If you are new to the ACC AET Index please refer back to the first article of the year 2010 ACC AET Index for a quick education in the numbers.  Week 9 article is also good to review to understand why I’ve included a new version of the AET Index that I believe is a more accurate way of comparing teams.
| Atlantic Division | Conf. | Overall | ||
| Win | Loss | Win | Loss | |
| Florida State | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| NC State | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Maryland | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Clemson | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Boston College | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Wake Forest | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
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| Coastal Division | Conf. | Overall | ||
| Win | Loss | Win | Loss | |
| Virginia Tech | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Miami | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Georgia Tech | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Virginia | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Duke | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
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Either division winners can be crowned this weekend or we’ll have to wait for next weekend to find out. Here’s hoping that the Atlantic is decided NEXT week. An exciting weekend with 3 critical games, so without further ado, (In my best Mills Lane voice, referee of Celebrity Death Match)
“Let’s get it on!â€
Game 1: NC State at North Carolina (12:00 Raycom)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- NC State = 53.0
- North Carolina = 61.7
North Carolina is the favorite with an 8.7 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- O’Brien is (4-9) as the Underdog on the road.
- Davis is (5-6) as the Favorite at home.
Vegas Odds:Â NC State at North Carolina:Â North Carolina -2.5
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Game 2: Virginia at Boston College (12:00 ESPNU)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- Virginia = 54.6
- Boston College = 56.8
Boston College is the favorite to win this matchup with a 2.2 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- London is (0-2) as the Underdog on the road.
- Spaziani is (3-2) as the Favorite at home.
Vegas Odds: Virginia at Boston College:Â Boston College (-6.5)
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Game 3: Duke at Georgia Tech (1:30 ESPN3.com)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- Duke = 54.3
- Georgia Tech = 59.4
Georgia Tech is the favorite to win this matchup with a 5.1 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- Cutcliffe is (1-4) as the Underdog on the road.
- Johnson is (4-2) as the Favorite at home.
 Vegas Odds: Duke at Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech -12.5
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Game 4: Clemson at Wake Forest (2:00 ESPN3.com)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- Clemson = 57.6
- Wake Forest = 54.0
Clemson is the favorite to win this matchup with a 3.6 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- Swinney is (3-2) as the Favorite on the road.
- Grobe is (3-2) as the Underdog at home.
 Vegas Odds: Clemson at Wake Forest: Clemson -13.0
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Game 5: Virginia Tech at Miami (3:30 ABC)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- Virginia Tech = 50.0
- Miami = 63.7
Miami is the favorite to win this matchup with a 13.7 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- Beamer is (10-5) as the Underdog on the road.
- Shannon is (8-7) as the Favorite at home.
 Vegas Odds: Virginia Tech at Miami: Virginia Tech -2.5
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Game 6: Florida State @ Maryland (8:00 ABC)
Revised ACC AET Index with HFA Factor: (calculated to +3.1)
- Florida State = 56.1
- Maryland = 54.9
Florida State is the favorite to win this matchup with a 1.2 advantage. Revised coaching records show:
- Fisher is (0-0) as the Favorite on the road.
- Freidgen is (3-3) as the Underdog at home.
 Vegas Odds: Florida State at Maryland: Florida State -4.0
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 Yearly ACC AET Index Record (Favorites):
- 2006 = 34-14
- 2007 = 24-24
- 2008 = 23-25
- 2009 = 36-12
- 2010 = 21-18
- Total = 138-93 (59.7%)
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What do I think?
- Trash talking, passing of white envelopes, free rides, cupcakes, Rolexes, and “I Support Lesbians†t-shirts…and that’s just honoring the Seniors. It can only mean one thing folks…it’s rivalry week for NC State (at least that’s what UNC fans and the local media keep saying because they only get fired up for Duke football…mull that one over for awhile). Throw Out the Records. It’s going to be a wild one folks. I really have no feel for this game. Neither team seem to be able to put together back to back quality performances this year and emotions will be sky high. You’ve got the best talent that money can buy against Mr. 3-0. So I’m just going with the good guys on this one. NC State. (Was there ever any doubt??)
- Bowl eligibility for the 12th consecutive season (I think that’s right) is on the line for BC. Not much else to say, because really, no one even cares. Boston College.
- Any doubt on this one? Georgia Tech.
- If Swinney can’t beat THIS Wake Forest team on the road he might want to just stay in Winston-Salem. Clemson.
- VT has 2 chances to win the division and it starts with Miami. A team with a wealth of talent and Gilligan steering the boat for another 3 hour tour. I’ve got a feeling that Miami will jump out to an early lead and VT’s second half team will show up to make it a close win. Virginia Tech.
- Here’s where Maryland either proves it’s a contender or is exposed as a pretender. They failed to prove anything all year against anyone that isn’t awful. Their best win so far…Boston College. That says it all right there folks. One thing that this season has done for them is build some unbelievable confidence in a young team and discover their future QB. The question is, have they learned enough to beat a good team? I don’t think so.  Florida State.
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